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Iligan adopts 4-day compressed workweek
Iligan City implements a 4-day compressed workweek starting March 16, 2026. Learn about the new 8 AM to 7 PM schedule and exemptions for frontline services.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro flags 9 gas stations for overpricing
Authorities flag nine Cagayan de Oro gas stations for fuel overpricing and permit violations following DOE inspections. Officials warn of sanctions as Mindanao pump price monitoring intensifies.
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Cagayan de Oro
US troops land in Oro for joint drills
US servicemen arrive at Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro for EDCA-joint training. Major General Michele Anayron confirms the focus is on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) in Northern Mindanao.
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A worldwide campaign shares a message of hope
Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting the public to two special events in March and April 2026. Featuring a global talk titled “Who Will Restore the Earth?” and the annual Memorial of Jesus' death on April 2, the programs highlight the Bible’s promises for a future without anxiety and a restored earth.
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Mindanao
AFP holds 5th live fire drill in Lanao Sur, highlights reservists’ role
The Philippine Army’s 11th Field Artillery Battalion conducted its 5th Live Fire Exercise in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, on March 7–8. Led by Lt. Col. Rogelio Baytec, the drill involved regular troops and reservists practicing gunnery proficiency to strengthen territorial integrity and operational readiness against potential global defense threats.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro 4-day workweek worries vendors, bankers
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Stakeholders across the city are raising concerns as Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy implements a four-day government workweek under Executive Order No. 103-26. While intended to curb energy consumption amid rising fuel prices, the shift threatens the daily earnings of habal-habal and motorela drivers, as well as ambulant vendors who rely on City Hall foot traffic. Legal and banking experts also warn of a "double whammy": significant backlogs in government transactions and delayed property documentation due to Friday closures. As the city adjusts to extended Monday-to-Thursday hours, the informal sector fears that the loss of a fifth working day will permanently slash weekly revenues, while professionals worry about the efficiency of late-evening operations.
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Camiguin flags 19 gas stations for overpricing
CAMIGUIN — Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo has launched a provincial crackdown on fuel overpricing, flagging 19 gasoline stations for exceeding the Department of Energy's (DOE) allowable price range. Following reports of diesel being sold for as high as P83 per liter in Sagay—well above the permitted P49 to P69 range—the Governor issued Executive Directive No. 17. The order mandates municipal mayors to serve show-cause orders to the violators, who now face the potential suspension or revocation of their business permits. In a formal letter to DOE Undersecretary Sharon Garin, Romualdo urged national intervention to stabilize local prices amid global market volatility. The province continues to monitor all petroleum outlets to ensure compliance with the Price Act and DOE directives.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro adopts 4-day workweek to conserve energy
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Mayor Rolando Uy has officially implemented a four-day compressed workweek for City Hall employees as a strategic move to reduce energy consumption amid rising global fuel costs. Following Memorandum Circular No. 114, city offices will now operate from Monday to Thursday, extending daily hours until 7:00 PM, with Fridays designated as non-working days. While essential services like the City Hospital and CDRRMO remain exempt, the policy has sparked debate among local leaders. Former councilor George Goking questioned the actual savings for employees, citing increased personal expenses, while CEPALCO’s Ralph Paguio noted that private traders might hesitate to adopt the shift. This energy-saving measure aligns CDO with other Mindanao provinces, including Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato, in response to ongoing Middle East tensions.
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Cagayan de Oro
Alagar says no serial acid attack in Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) has assured residents that the recent acid-throwing incident on Villarin Street was an isolated, targeted attack and not part of a "serial" spree as rumored online. Regional Director Christopher Abrahano identified the suspects and warned social media vloggers against spreading misleading information that triggers unnecessary public alarm.
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2 foreigners nabbed for false Filipino identities
ILIGAN CITY — Two Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly posing as Filipinos for 20 years. Authorities found the suspects using fake birth certificates and driver’s licenses to evade immigration laws and conduct business illegally in the city.
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Cagayan de Oro
XU launches memorial fund for Mindanao demographer
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan is set to launch the Dr. Magdalena Canag Cabaraban (MCC) Memorial Fund on March 5, honoring the 54-year legacy of a Mindanao research pioneer. The fund, which supports rising social scientists, will be unveiled during the closing of the 2026 PPA International Scientific Conference focused on population and climate resilience.
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2 Chinese nab in Zambo illegal gold operations
ILIGAN CITY — Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, on March 3 for operating an unauthorized gold ball mill facility. The joint operation, involving the Bureau of Immigration and the 1st Infantry Division, revealed that the suspects were overstaying and engaging in business without valid permits, posing significant environmental and economic risks to the region.
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